ELT Calendar

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Teaching Workshop Series 2008: Teaching Children Confidently and Effectively (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Setsuko Toyama, Kevin Churchley, Patrick Jackson and Ritsuko Nakata
Organization: Oxford University Press
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Learn the tips and techniques needed to teach English to elementary school students with confidence from experienced teacher and co-author of the bestselling English Time series, Setsuko Toyama.

Pearson Longman Kids Tour 2008 (Fukuoka)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Aleda Krause, Akiko Seino, Mayumi Tabuchi, Catherine Oki
Organization: Pearson Japan
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Pearson Longman Kids Tour 2008 ('Great Teachers Inspire') will be a fun and valuable experience for all teachers of young learners. Share the latest in activity ideas with Japan's favorite authors and dedicated academic consultants.

One-day course in teaching English to children (Niigata)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Speaker: David Paul
Organization: Language Teaching Professionals
Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Short description: Topics covered: * How do children learn? * Using games effectively * Building reading and writing skills * Developing communicative skills * Integrating songs * Lesson planning * Developing international attitudes Trainer: David Paul, Author of 'Teaching English to Children in Asia', 'Communication Strategies', 'New Finding Out', 'Communicate', 'Songs and Games for Children', 'Discover English', 'Discover the World', 'Discover the Universe'.

Drawing on Japanese Children's Daily Lives
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Laura Blefgen-Togashi
Organization: ETJ Saitama (English Teachers in Japan)
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: This workshop will demonstrate how teachers can use elements of the children's surrounding environment and their daily lives to create lessons that are both meaningful and relevant.